Police Department announces staff promotions

March 5, 2007

The Virginia Tech Police Department recently announced the promotions of eight officers and staff members. Individuals were honored at a ceremony held in the Bowman Room of the Jamerson Athletic Center Feb. 14.

Those promoted include:

• Lieutenant Vince Houston of Blacksburg, was promoted to captain of administration;

• Lieutenant Joseph Albert of Christiansburg, was promoted to captain of operations;

In addition, the following officers were transferred to the Virginia Tech Police Department’s Detective Division:

• Officer Stephanie Henley of Floyd, to detective;

• Officer Daniel Hardy of Narrows, to detective.

“These promotions acknowledge the dedication, hard work, and service that each of these individuals have given to the Virginia Tech community,” noted Virginia Tech Police Chief Wendell Flinchum. “Students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors are well served and are safer because of the many contributions given by our officers and staff members.”

The Virginia Tech Police Department is a full-service, nationally accredited police department. Forty full-time sworn police officers are complemented by additional security guards, campus watch officers, safe ride officers, and administrative staff. University police officers have jurisdiction and legal authority on all university-owned property and work closely and share jurisdiction with the Blacksburg Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department and other law enforcement agencies.